Door County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Curt Vandertie is seeking your vote this fall as he runs for Door County Sheriff. Vandertie announced his campaign Thursday as he looks to extend nearly three decades of public service into a new role.

In addition to serving as a reserve deputy with the Door County Sheriff’s Office for 17 years, Vandertie has been a member of the Brussels-Union-Gardner Fire Department for 29 years, including 18 years as fire chief. He has also served as an emergency medical technician with Door County Emergency Services for 26 years and as an emergency medical responder with the Brussels-Union EMRs for 17 years.

Coupled with 14 years in the private sector, Vandertie said his background has allowed him to develop the skills needed to become sheriff, including communication, teamwork, budgeting and strategic decision-making.

Vandertie is the first to announce his candidacy for Door County Sheriff. The election will be decided in November.